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Mathews HF, Çeper T, Speen T, Bastard C, Bulut S, Pieper MI, Schacher FH, De Laporte L, Pich A. Engineering poly(dehydroalanine)-based gels via droplet-based microfluidics: from bulk to microspheres. SOFT MATTER 2024; 20:6231-6246. [PMID: 39051502 DOI: 10.1039/d4sm00676c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Biomedical applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and functional surface coating rely on switchable adsorption and desorption of specialized guest molecules. Poly(dehydroalanine), a polyzwitterion containing pH-dependent positive and negative charges, shows promise for such reversible loading, especially when integrated into a gel network. Herein, we present the fabrication of poly(dehydroalanine)-derived gels of different size scales and evaluate them with respect to their practical use in biomedicine. Already existing protocols for bulk gelation were remodeled to derive suitable reaction conditions for droplet-based microfluidic synthesis. Depending on the layout of the microfluidic chip, microgels with a size of approximately 30 μm or 200 μm were obtained, whose crosslinking density can be increased by implementing a multi-arm crosslinker. We analyzed the effects of the crosslinker species on composition, permeability, and softness and show that the microgels exhibit advantageous properties inherent to zwitterionic polymer systems, including high hydrophilicity as well as pH- and ionic strength-sensitivity. We demonstrate pH-regulated uptake and release of fluorescent model dyes before testing the adsorption of a small antimicrobial peptide, LL-37. Quantification of the peptide accommodated within the microgels reveals the impact of size and crosslinking density of the microgels. Biocompatibility of the microgels was validated by cell tests.
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- Hannah F Mathews
- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Humboldtstr. 10, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Humboldtstr. 10, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743 Jena, Germany
- Cluster of Excellence Balance of the Microverse, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Grüne Aue, 07754 Jena, Germany
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Applied Medical Engineering (AME), Department of Advanced Materials for Biomedicine (AMB), University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Center for Biohybrid Medical Systems (CMBS), Forckenbeckstr. 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
- Institute of Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringer Weg 2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Aachen Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), Brightland Chemelot Campus, Maastricht University, 6167 RD Geleen, The Netherlands
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Çeper T, Langer M, Vashistha N, Dietzek-Ivanšić B, Streb C, Rau S, Schacher FH. Poly(dehydroalanine)-Based Hydrogels as Efficient Soft Matter Matrices for Light-Driven Catalysis. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300448. [PMID: 38232973 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Soft matter integration of photosensitizers and catalysts provides promising solutions to developing sustainable materials for energy conversion. Particularly, hydrogels bring unique benefits, such as spatial control and 3D-accessibility of molecular units, as well as recyclability. Herein, the preparation of polyampholyte hydrogels based on poly(dehydroalanine) (PDha) is reported. Chemically crosslinked PDha with bis-epoxy poly(ethylene glycol) leads to a transparent, self-supporting hydrogel. Due to the ionizable groups on PDha, this 3D polymeric matrix can be anionic, cationic, or zwitterionic depending on the pH value, and its high density of dynamic charges has a potential for electrostatic attachment of charged molecules. The integration of the cationic molecular photosensitizer [Ru(bpy)3 ]2+ (bpy = 2,2'-bipyridine) is realized, which is a reversible process controlled by pH, leading to light harvesting hydrogels. They are further combined with either a thiomolybdate catalyst ([Mo3 S13 ]2- ) for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) or a cobalt polyoxometalate catalyst (Co4 POM = [Co4 (H2 O)2 (PW9 O34 )2 ]10- ) for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Under the optimized condition, the resulting hydrogels show catalytic activity in both cases upon visible light irradiation. In the case of OER, higher photosensitizer stability is observed compared to homogeneous systems, as the polymer environment seems to influence decomposition pathways.
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- Tolga Çeper
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstraße 10, D-07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743, Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, D-07743, Jena, Germany
- Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology Jena, Department of Functional Interfaces, Albert Einstein Allee 9, D-07745, Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Helmholtzweg 4, D-07743, Jena, Germany
- Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology Jena, Department of Functional Interfaces, Albert Einstein Allee 9, D-07745, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10-14, 55128, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry I, Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Humboldtstraße 10, D-07743, Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743, Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Philosophenweg 7a, 07743, Jena, Germany
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Nagler F, Schiller C, Kropf C, Schacher FH. Amphiphilic Graft Copolymers for Time-Delayed Release of Hydrophobic Fragrances. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:56087-56096. [PMID: 36475582 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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When a controlled or retarded release of perfumes is required such as in cosmetics or cleaning products, polymers can be applied as encapsulation agents. With regard to such applications, we investigated two amphiphilic graft copolymers featuring a polydehydroalanine (PDha) backbone and different hydrophobic side chains. Hereby, grafting of aliphatic octyl side chains (PDha-g-EOct) enabled the adsorption of the aliphatic fragrance tetrahydrolinalool with moderate loads, whereas benzyl side chains (PDha-g-BGE) allowed taking up aromatic fragrances, for example, amylsalicylate-n with exceptionally high loads of up to 8 g g-1. The side-chain density was studied as well but had no significant influence on the loading. In addition, the characterization and quantification of the load by NMR and thermogravimetric analysis were compared, and it was also possible to load the aromatic model fragrance into the graft copolymer with aliphatic side chains. After 3 months, the load had decreased by 40-50% and, hence, such systems are of interest for a long-term release of perfumes over months. Although this study is a proof-of-concept, we foresee that such polyampholytic graft copolymers can be tailored for the adsorption of a variety of hydrophobic perfumes simply by altering polarity and chemistry of the side chain.
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- Frieda Nagler
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743Jena, Germany
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- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkelstraße 67, D-40589Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743Jena, Germany
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Synthesis, characterization and application of dual thermo- and solvent-responsive double-hydrophilic diblock copolymers of N-acryloylmorpholine and N-isopropylacrylamide. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Mons PJ, Fribiczer N, Kowalczuk K, Poudel P, Seiffert S, Schacher FH. Double hydrophilic poly(ethylene glycol)- block-poly(dehydroalanine) four-arm star block copolymers: synthesis and solution behavior. Polym Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2py00579d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We report the synthesis and solution behavior of double hydrophilic star-shaped block copolymers featuring an ampholytic polydehydroalanine segment.
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- Peter J. Mons
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10–14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Duesbergweg 10–14, D-55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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Polyelectrolyte Functionalisation of Track Etched Membranes: Towards Charge-Tuneable Adsorber Materials. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11070509. [PMID: 34357159 PMCID: PMC8304886 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11070509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Porous adsorber membranes are promising materials for the removal of charged pollutants, such as heavy metal ions or organic dyes as model substances for pharmaceuticals from water. Here, we present the surface grafting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) track-etched membranes having well defined cylindrical pores of 0.2 or 1 µm diameter with two polyelectrolytes, poly(2-acrylamido glycolic acid) (PAGA) and poly(N-acetyl dehydroalanine) (PNADha). The polyelectrolyte functionalised membranes were characterised by changes in wettability and hydraulic permeability in response to the external stimuli pH and the presence of Cu2+ ions. The response of the membranes proved to be consistent with functionalisation inside the pores, and the change of grafted polyelectrolyte macro-conformation was due to the reversible protonation or binding of Cu2+ ions. Moreover, the adsorption of the model dye methylene blue was studied and quantified. PAGA-grafted membranes showed an adsorption behavior following the Langmuir model for methylene blue.
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Staňo R, Košovan P, Tagliabue A, Holm C. Electrostatically Cross-Linked Reversible Gels—Effects of pH and Ionic Strength. Macromolecules 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Roman Staňo
- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Hlavova 2030, 128 43 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Hlavova 2030, 128 43 Prague, Czech Republic
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- Dipartimento di Scienza ed Alta Tecnologia, Universitá degli Studi dell’Insubria, via Valleggio 9, 22100 Como, Italy
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- Institute for Computational Physics, University of Stuttgart, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany
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Sarkar J, Chan KBJ, Goto A. Reduction-responsive double hydrophilic block copolymer nano-capsule synthesized via RCMP-PISA. Polym Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0py01764g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Double hydrophilic block copolymer vesicles synthesized via RCMP-PISA are degradable under a reductive conditions.
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- Jit Sarkar
- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
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- Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
- School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Nanyang Technological University
- Singapore
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Max JB, Nabiyan A, Eichhorn J, Schacher FH. Triple-Responsive Polyampholytic Graft Copolymers as Smart Sensors with Varying Output. Macromol Rapid Commun 2020; 42:e2000671. [PMID: 33368771 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202000671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Three triggers result in two measurable outputs from polymeric sensors: multiresponsive polyampholytic graft copolymers respond to pH-value and temperature, as well as the type and concentration of metal cations and therefore, allow the transformation of external triggers into simply measurable outputs (cloud point temperature (TCP ) and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) of encapsulated silver nanoparticles). The synthesis relies on poly(dehydroalanine) (PDha) as the reactive backbone and gives straightforward access to materials with tunable composition and output. In particular, a rather high sensitivity toward the presence of Cu2+ , Co2+ , and Pb2+ metal cations is found.
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- Johannes B Max
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Lessingstraße 8, Jena, 07743, Germany.,Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7, Jena, 07743, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7, Jena, 07743, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Lessingstraße 8, Jena, 07743, Germany.,Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7, Jena, 07743, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7, Jena, 07743, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Lessingstraße 8, Jena, 07743, Germany.,Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7, Jena, 07743, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7, Jena, 07743, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Lessingstraße 8, Jena, 07743, Germany.,Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7, Jena, 07743, Germany.,Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Philosophenweg 7, Jena, 07743, Germany
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Dutz S, Weidner A, von der Lühe M, Gräfe C, Biehl P, Demut J, Warncke P, Jungmann S, Fischer D, Schacher FH, Clement JH. Hybrid nanomaterials of biomolecule corona coated magnetic nanoparticles and their interaction with biological systems. PHYSICAL SCIENCES REVIEWS 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/psr-2019-0110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are interesting for various applications in medicine. If administered to a biological system like the human body, a so-called biomolecule corona is formed on the surface of the particles, which highly determines the biological fate of the particles. To elucidate whether a preconditioning of the MNPs by incubation with biomolecules influences biocompatibility and bioavailability, the formation of such a corona was investigated in more detail. For this, the influence of particle characteristics, e.g., surface charge, as well as various incubation parameters on the resulting corona was investigated. It was found that the biomolecule corona is formed immediately after bringing together the particles with the biomolecule source. By variation of the biomolecule content of the incubation medium, the size of the corona can be modulated. Regarding the interaction of the nanoparticles with cells, it was shown that the presence of a biomolecule corona reduces the interaction and that a more pronounced biomolecule corona leads to a reduced uptake of the magnetic nanohybrids into the cells. Cell viability tests confirmed biocompatibility of the biomolecule-coated particles. A more pronounced corona promotes a higher cell viability. By using a shell-less hen’s egg model, no or reduced adverse effects of all biomolecule-coated MNP for this in vivo test were found. Resulting from these investigations, we were able to demonstrate that our newly developed nanohybrids significantly reduce in vivo toxicity compared to uncoated MNPs.
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- Silvio Dutz
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMTI) , Technische Universität Ilmenau , Ilmenau , Germany
- Department of Nano Biophotonics , Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) , Jena , Germany
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics (BMTI) , Technische Universität Ilmenau , Ilmenau , Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC) , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung Hämatologie und Internistische Onkologie , Universitätsklinikum Jena , Jena , Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC) , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung Hämatologie und Internistische Onkologie , Universitätsklinikum Jena , Jena , Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology und Biopharmacy , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology und Biopharmacy , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
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- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
- Institute of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology und Biopharmacy , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC) , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
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- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) , Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena , Jena , Germany
- Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Abteilung Hämatologie und Internistische Onkologie , Universitätsklinikum Jena , Jena , Germany
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Double hydrophilic block copolymers self-assemblies in biomedical applications. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 283:102213. [PMID: 32739324 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2020.102213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Revised: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Double-hydrophilic block copolymers (DHBCs), consisting of at least two different water-soluble blocks, are an alternative to the classical amphiphilic block copolymers and have gained increasing attention in the field of biomedical applications. Although the chemical nature of the two blocks can be diverse, most classical DHBCs consist of a bioeliminable non-ionic block to promote solubilization in water, like poly(ethylene glycol), and a second block that is more generally a pH-responsive block capable of interacting with another ionic polymer or substrate. This second block is generally non-degradable and the presence of side chain functional groups raises the question of its fate and toxicity, which is a limitation in the frame of biomedical applications. In this review, following a first part dedicated to recent examples of non-degradable DHBCs, we focus on the DHBCs that combine a biocompatible and bioeliminable non-ionic block with a degradable functional block including polysaccharides, polypeptides, polyesters and other miscellaneous polymers. Their use to design efficient drug delivery systems for various biomedical applications through stimuli-dependent self-assembly is discussed along with the current challenges and future perspectives for this class of copolymers.
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Max JB, Kowalczuk K, Köhler M, Neumann C, Pielenz F, Sigolaeva LV, Pergushov DV, Turchanin A, Langenhorst F, Schacher FH. Polyampholytic Poly(dehydroalanine) Graft Copolymers as Smart Templates for pH-Controlled Formation of Alloy Nanoparticles. Macromolecules 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c00474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- J. B. Max
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 10, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1/3, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1/3, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 10, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Geoscience, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Lessingstraße 8, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC), Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Philosophenweg 7, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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Bartoccini F, Mari M, Retini M, Galarini R, Bartolucci S, Piersanti G. Single‐Step Synthesis of Dehydroalanine Derivatives via a Brønsted Acid‐Catalyzed Multicomponent Reaction. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202000898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Francesca Bartoccini
- Department of Biomolecular SciencesUniversity of Urbino Carlo Bo Piazza Rinascimento 6 61029 Urbino, PU Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular SciencesUniversity of Urbino Carlo Bo Piazza Rinascimento 6 61029 Urbino, PU Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular SciencesUniversity of Urbino Carlo Bo Piazza Rinascimento 6 61029 Urbino, PU Italy
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- Centro Sviluppo e Validazione MetodiIstituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche “Togo Rosati” Via G. Salvemini 1 06126 Perugia, PG Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular SciencesUniversity of Urbino Carlo Bo Piazza Rinascimento 6 61029 Urbino, PU Italy
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- Department of Biomolecular SciencesUniversity of Urbino Carlo Bo Piazza Rinascimento 6 61029 Urbino, PU Italy
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Max JB, Mons PJ, Tom JC, Schacher FH. Double Hydrophilic Poly(ethylene oxide)‐
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‐Poly(dehydroalanine) Block Copolymers: Comparison of Two Different Synthetic Routes. MACROMOL CHEM PHYS 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/macp.201900383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Johannes B. Max
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Lessingstraße 8 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Philosophenweg 7 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Philosophenweg 7 D‐07743 Jena Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Lessingstraße 8 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Philosophenweg 7 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Philosophenweg 7 D‐07743 Jena Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Lessingstraße 8 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Philosophenweg 7 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Philosophenweg 7 D‐07743 Jena Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Lessingstraße 8 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Philosophenweg 7 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry (CEEC) Friedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Philosophenweg 7 D‐07743 Jena Germany
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Landsgesell J, Nová L, Rud O, Uhlík F, Sean D, Hebbeker P, Holm C, Košovan P. Simulations of ionization equilibria in weak polyelectrolyte solutions and gels. SOFT MATTER 2019; 15:1155-1185. [PMID: 30706070 DOI: 10.1039/c8sm02085j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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This article recapitulates the state of the art regarding simulations of ionization equilibria of weak polyelectrolyte solutions and gels. We start out by reviewing the essential thermodynamics of ionization and show how the weak polyelectrolyte ionization differs from the ionization of simple weak acids and bases. Next, we describe simulation methods for ionization reactions, focusing on two methods: the constant-pH ensemble and the reaction ensemble. After discussing the advantages and limitations of both methods, we review the existing simulation literature. We discuss coarse-grained simulations of weak polyelectrolytes with respect to ionization equilibria, conformational properties, and the effects of salt, both in good and poor solvent conditions. This is followed by a discussion of branched star-like weak polyelectrolytes and weak polyelectrolyte gels. At the end we touch upon the interactions of weak polyelectrolytes with other polymers, surfaces, nanoparticles and proteins. Although proteins are an important class of weak polyelectrolytes, we explicitly exclude simulations of protein ionization equilibria, unless they involve protein-polyelectrolyte interactions. Finally, we try to identify gaps and open problems in the existing simulation literature, and propose challenges for future development.
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- Jonas Landsgesell
- Institute for Computational Physics, University of Stuttgart, Allmandring 3, Stuttgart, Germany.
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Kruse J, Biehl P, Schacher FH. Different Routes to Ampholytic Polydehydroalanine: Orthogonal versus Simultaneous Deprotection. Macromol Rapid Commun 2019; 40:e1800857. [DOI: 10.1002/marc.201800857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Jan‐Hendrik Kruse
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular ChemistryFriedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Humboldtstraße 10 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Jena Center for Soft MatterFriedrich‐Schiller‐Universität Jena Philosophenweg 7 07743 Jena Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular ChemistryFriedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Humboldtstraße 10 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Jena Center for Soft MatterFriedrich‐Schiller‐Universität Jena Philosophenweg 7 07743 Jena Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular ChemistryFriedrich‐Schiller‐University Jena Humboldtstraße 10 D‐07743 Jena Germany
- Jena Center for Soft MatterFriedrich‐Schiller‐Universität Jena Philosophenweg 7 07743 Jena Germany
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Max JB, Pergushov DV, Sigolaeva LV, Schacher FH. Polyampholytic graft copolymers based on polydehydroalanine (PDha) – synthesis, solution behavior and application as dispersants for carbon nanotubes. Polym Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8py01390j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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We herein introduce a versatile platform of graft copolymers featuring a polyampholytic backbone and side chains of varying length and polarity using post-polymerization modification of polydehydroalanine (PDha).
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- J. B. Max
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC)
- Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena
- D-07743 Jena
- Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM)
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- Department of Chemistry
- M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University
- 119991 Moscow
- Russia
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- Department of Chemistry
- M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University
- 119991 Moscow
- Russia
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry (IOMC)
- Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena
- D-07743 Jena
- Germany
- Jena Center for Soft Matter (JCSM)
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Fu L, Simakova A, Fantin M, Wang Y, Matyjaszewski K. Direct ATRP of Methacrylic Acid with Iron-Porphyrin Based Catalysts. ACS Macro Lett 2018; 7:26-30. [PMID: 29963331 PMCID: PMC6023406 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.7b00909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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An iron porphyrin catalyst, derived from the active center of proteins such as horseradish peroxidase and hemoglobin, was successfully used for the atom transfer radical polymerizations (ATRP) of methacrylic acid. ATRP of methacrylic acid and other acidic monomers is challenging due to Cu complexation by carboxylates, protonation of the ligand, and displacement of the halogen chain end. A robust mesohemin-based catalyst provided controlled ATRP of methacrylic acid, yielding poly(methacrylic acid) with Mn ≥ 20000 and dispersity Đ < 1.5. Retention of halogen chain end was confirmed by successful chain extension of a poly-(methacrylic acid)-Br macroinitiator.
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- Liye Fu
- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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Rössel C, Billing M, Görls H, Festag G, Grube M, Bellstedt P, Nischang I, Schacher F. Synthesis and modification of poly(ethyl 2-(imidazol-1-yl)acrylate) (PEImA). POLYMER 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.08.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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